Talent Business Ventures - Assistant

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.

Job Description

Who We Are:

Talent Business Ventures supports prolific and entrepreneurial clients in their brand and business-building endeavors, working to develop their overall brand strategy, and build scalable, talent-led businesses.

The Role:

The Assistant will support a Business Affairs Executive, servicing Talent Business Ventures and Fashion. A general interest in brands, innovation, and deal making is helpful. The assistant supports the executive with a range of administrative tasks, and deal review.  

Responsibilities:

• Administrative duties include coordinating meetings and schedules, planning travel, preparing expense reports, and producing correspondence
• Tracking and reviewing contracts and deals
• Research as needed in support of deal review
• Taking notes in strategy meetings and during deal negotiations
• Working collaboratively and cross-departmentally over all verticals of the agency

Qualifications:

• 10 months + of professional working experience in an administrative or project management capacity
• BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred
• An interest in pop culture, entrepreneurship, entertainment and brands
• Self- starter interested in exploring new business opportunities
• Highly flexible, highly organized and able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, and pay close attention to detail and accuracy
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Team oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Location

On-Site in Los Angeles, CA, United States 

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $20.00-22.00. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, wages may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

Please provide complete and legible information.  An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and loc